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Brooch

Jewelry

Brooch made from multiple elements of metal--most likely brass gilded with karat gold, while some elements may be gold themselves. Two tubes cut on bias on either side, held together by heavy chain, covered in tiny twisted wire. Each chain ends with disk, covered in more twisted wire with three rose-cut rhinestones on either end of tube. On the back is a round hinge, safety pin clasp, with "PSCO" Plainville Stock Company of Plainville, MA stamped onto the top of the clasp. A thin chain is attached to a long pin, ball for head and twisted center. Extra support for securing pin. This is an Aesthetic Era Pin. 1 3/4" long 1/2" wide

2025.16.010

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1885 - 1905

Hallmark

"PSCO"

Stamped

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